Philip Corp Reported Credit Sales of $240,000 and Write-Offs of Bad

question 16

Multiple Choice

Philip Corp reported credit sales of $240,000 and write-offs of bad debts of $57,000 for last year. Accounts receivable had a balance of $1,127,000 at the beginning of the year and $881,000 at the end of the year. How much cash was collected from customers during the year?

• A)$246,000
• B)$429,000
• C)$486,000
• D)$669,000

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings Statement

A financial statement that outlines the changes in retained earnings for a company over a specific period.

Owners' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, representing the ownership interest of the shareholders.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses and losses from total revenue.

Return on Equity

A financial ratio that measures the profitability of a business in relation to the equity held by the shareholders.